2-Methoxybenzaldehyde
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Preferred IUPAC name 2-Methoxybenzaldehyde | |
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Chemical formula | C8H8O2 |
Molar mass | 136.150 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Density | 1.127 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 34–40 °C (93–104 °F; 307–313 K) |
Boiling point | 268 °C (514 °F; 541 K) |
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Hazard statements | H315, H319, H335 |
Precautionary statements | P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Chemical compound
2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H4CHO. It is also commonly referred to as o-anisaldehyde. As a methylated version of salicylaldehyde, the molecule consists of a benzene ring with adjacent formyl and a methoxy groups. It is a colorless solid with a pleasant aroma. The related isomer 4-anisaldehyde is better known, being a commercial flavorant. 2-Anisaldehyde is prepared commercially by formylation of anisole.[1]
References
- ^ A. J. Sisti (1964). "o-Anisaldehyde". Org. Synth. 44: 4. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.044.0004.